EU – Baltic States, Forum, Good for Business, Latvia, Transport

This was the result of a 2014 survey carried out among a large number of IT decision makers by Vanson Bourne for VMware, which found that GEFCO was able to implement this IT project in record time. The invention of this unique platform, which is designed for service providers from different business lines, represents a flexible, efficient and powerful outsourcing model.

"GEFCO is aware of just how crucial innovation can be when it comes to conquering new markets. This Trophy for Innovation is recognition of the technological progress that GEFCO has made and of its ability to complete IT projects to tight deadlines", confirms Mr. Philippe Ellec, Production Support and IT Maintenance Manager at the GEFCO Group.

GEFCO Czech Republic transports a presidential bust to the United States Congress

GEFCO has once again demonstrated its expertise in special transport solutions by transporting the bust of Václav Havel (1936-2011), the former Czechoslovakian and Czech Head of State from 1989 to 2003, to Washington D.C, the federal capital of the United States. Václav Havel, who was the first president of the independent Czech Republic, was the embodiment of the 1989 “Velvet Revolution" which brought down the Prague totalitarian regime. The bust of the former president was transported by GEFCO from the Horní Kalná foundry in the north of the country to Prague airport, before being taken to Washington, where it is now on show alongside those of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Winston Churchill within the walls of the United States Congress.

"It’s a great honour for GEFCO to have been entrusted with this highly symbolic transport operation and it is an excellent example of our expertise in providing customised transport solutions", points out Petr Zaoral, Sales Manager for GEFCO Czech Republic.

GEFCO Hungary registered a 14% growth in 2013

To coincide with the announcement of its 2013 financial results, GEFCO Hungary organised a press conference on the 28^th May in Budapest. It was the chance for Zsolt Vecsera, Managing Director of GEFCO Hungary, to announce that in 2013 the subsidiary reached a historic turnover of 25 million euros, up 14% on 2012’s figure, and its best since it started operations back in 2005. The conference also marked the unveiling of GEFCO’s new multimodal services between Asia and Europe, and in particular the rail transport service between Hungary and China via Belarus and Russia.

In the words of Zsolt Vecsera, Managing Director of GEFCO Hungary, “It is GEFCO’s ability to come up with innovative logistics solutions which was a major factor in the growth we enjoyed in 2013. We intend to build on this dynamic with the launch of a new multimodal offer and will continue to accompany our customers in all regions where there is high growth potential".

GEFCO Turkey opens a customs bonded warehouse close to Istanbul

GEFCO Turkey has opened a new 10,000 m² warehouse in the town of Cayirova, in the north of the country. This new establishment provides industrial clients with customised warehousing services, particularly in the two-wheeled vehicle sector, while also offering customs operations. The opening of this logistics platform forms part of GEFCO’s Middle East expansion strategy.

"Our number one priority is to provide our customers with added value. In addition to our air, sea and land services we can offer our customers warehousing and customs services so that they can concentrate on the sales side of their business," states Zafer Özkök, Sales Manager at GEFCO Turkey.

GEFCO Benelux obtains the status of Approved Economic Operator (OEA)

GEFCO Benelux has been given the status of Approved Economic Operator (OEA) in the “Customs simplifications” category. This status certifies GEFCO’s financial solvency as well as its reliability in terms of customs transactions and its adherence to customs and tax legislation. Nine sites within GEFCO Benelux have been awarded this certification, of which five are located in Belgium (Ghislenghien, Braine-L’Alleud, Zaventem, Zeebrugge and Antwerp), and four in the Netherlands (Zaandam, Schiphol Amsterdam and two sites in Oosterhout).

"This status is a major recognition of the fact that GEFCO is a trusted European operator. It will allow our customers to enjoy numerous advantages such as the priority treatment of goods by the authorities," explains Frederik Nartus, Managing Director of GEFCO Benelux.

GEFCO United Kingdom secures a contract with Jaguar Land Rover Limited

GEFCO United Kingdom now provides the motor vehicle manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover Limited, with a customised packaging solution to optimise its spare parts production process. As part of the service, the GEFCO UK subsidiary provides large plastic “Magnum Optimum" containers, which are used with the state-of-the-art packaging units developed by GEFCO as part of its GefboxSystem solution. This solution means that the quantity of cardboard used in the Jaguar Land Rover Limited supply chain as well as the process’s CO₂ emissions can be reduced and return logistics can therefore be optimised. The supply of reusable packaging is controlled by GEFCO’s unique NetBox3 system, which ensures that the management of stocks both for suppliers and Jaguar Land Rover’s production plants can be monitored in real time.

"We’re very grateful for the trust that Jaguar Land Rover Limited has placed in us and which will allow us to continue with the development of our GefBoxSystem solution, which is already used by 1,500 manufacturers in 22 countries around the world", maintains Philippe Doyer, Warehousing and Reusable Packaging Director for GEFCO.